Scientists discovered that lowering a specific molecule helps microglia switch into a protective state that quiets brain inflammation in Alzheimer’s. A small group of these cells seems to have an ...

It’s hard to overstate how crucial microglia are to brain health. These humble immune cells quietly patrol the central nervous system, clearing debris, pruning synapses, and maintaining myelin. But ...

Cardiff Metropolitan University provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. We know that the body’s immune system is important for keeping everything in check and protecting us. But a lot of ...